From Family Business to Franchise Empire with Michael Seitz
Your Wealth & Beyond: Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
Release Date: 06/13/2025
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info_outlineBig-box pet stores may offer convenience, but they often fall short when it comes to personalized service, expert nutrition advice, and a deeper overall commitment to pet wellness.
Today’s guest recognized this gap in the industry and set out to build a franchise model that delivered on all fronts—without sacrificing community values or sustainability. His goal: to empower local pet store owners with the tools and support to thrive in a competitive market where natural food and nutrition are expected from pet owners.
Michael Seitz is the CEO and Chairman of EarthWise Pet, one of only four national pet retail franchisors in the United States. Since joining his family’s business in 2005, Michael has grown the brand from a handful of stores into a nationwide operation with over 200 retail locations and a rapidly growing mobile grooming platform. His unconventional journey has shaped a unique, people-first approach to scaling a multi billion dollar franchising business in the pet industry.
In this episode, Michael shares how EarthWise Pet has differentiated itself through holistic nutrition, pet services, and sustainable sourcing. He shares his expertise on what it truly takes to scale a successful franchise, why mobile grooming services are now a multi-million-dollar growth engine.
In this podcast interview, you’ll learn:
- Why Michael left dental school to rejoin the family business.
- How EarthWise scaled from 3 stores to over 200 locations.
- The evolution from natural pet food to sustainable sourcing.
- How grooming services have become a huge growth driver, especially for new franchises.
- How EarthWise Pet uses AI to improve marketing and efficiency.
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